This is the last article in my Christmas in July series, so better get to planning your trips! If you would like to see my past articles click the link here. With all the things to see at the parks during the holiday season, many people forget at the resorts the atmosphere
Category: Planning 101
Pack Like a Pro for your next Disney Cruise
I distinctly remember my Mother packing for vacations when I was a child. I would sit in silence and awe as she completed the ritual of counting socks and “unmentionables” and it seemed no matter how overflowing the drawer was, leaving for vacation always required more undies and socks. With
Everything You Wanted to know about Disney’s PhotoPass Service
One of the things that people seem to continually ask about on the Facebook Group “You Might Be a Disney Addict” is to ask about Disney’s Photopass service, the ins and outs of it, and whether it is worth it. Since my family has ordered the Photopass CD the last
Disney World Quick Tips – Christmas in the rest of “The World”
Everyone knows that Magic Kingdom is the place to be during the holidays. At least everyone that read my article Disney World Quick Tips-Christmas in the Magic Kingdom. Now I’m going to continue my Christmas in July series and discuss what happens during the holiday season at Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and
Why Cruising is the Perfect Vacation
Walt Disney World natives know how much work planning a vacation is, there’s the initial planning Where do we stay? Can we really afford a deluxe? How much are we going to eat (ooooh that dining plan is SO yummy!) What is my ADR date (I MUST stay up till
Free Dining is Back!
At long last…free dining is available for everyone, not just those select Disney Visa cardholders. The offer is as delicious as always: Book a non-discounted 6-night, 7-day stay at a select Walt Disney World resort and receive the dining plan for free! Available for select dates:
Countdown to Disney World Check List
Like most people I am sure you love counting down the days to your Disney World vacation. As the number goes from 90 days down to 60 and then 30 most people feel a sense of urgency to make sure they have everything together. One of the biggest helpers to
Disney World Quick Tips: Ten Tips for First Timers
You’ve just booked your first trip to Walt Disney World! Yay! Congratulations! Feel the excitement rush through your veins! Bask in that after-booking glory. But…then what? Well, don’t you fret, dearies! I have compiled a short list of my top ten tips for anyone visiting Disney World for the first,
The 10 Commandments of Walt Disney World
There are some things that you just should not… SHOULD NOT do when you’re at Walt Disney World. They are major time pitfalls! Think of them as being the 10 Commandments of Walt Disney World trips! Commit them to memory, recite them daily if you have to. Just follow them,
When is the best time to goto Disneyland?
This question came from Michael: I found a great post from April about the best time to go to Disney World based on crowds, price, weather and special events. Is there a similar article for Disneyland? I’m not as concerned about the weather given the SoCal climate, but would like
Disney World Quick Tips: Don’t Miss the Sponteneity
With the rumors and testing of Disney’sXPass coupled with the recent ticket price increase, one might wonder if you’re expected to pre-plan every moment of your Walt Disney World vacation. I’m a planner. I love to plan. I will plan our vacation months in advance. It is part of the fun
What to do when one size doesn’t fit all?
With millions of visitors from around the world, it would be impossible to fabricate accommodations that would be ideal for everyone in Disney parks. If the “one size fits all” philosophy doesn’t apply to you, don’t worry, you aren’t out of luck. There are three main areas where the majority
Last minute travel tips before you leave for your Disney World vacation!
This is it! You’ve been planning and planning and planning, and now the time is here! Instead of counting down weeks or days, now you are counting down the hours! We will be leaving on Friday morning for our next Disney vacation, and I’m so excited I can’t stand it!
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique: When to make Reservations and what to bring with you?
Nothing says “girly girl” quite the way that a totally princess-ed out girl can! And nothing at Walt Disney World quite princess-es out your girly girl like Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. There are two locations for the BBB at Walt Disney World. The first is at the World of Disney Store
